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There and Back with EGS: Read Aloud

Read aloud of NASA's There and Back with EGS children's book.

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There and Back with EGS

Written by Lane Polak and Illustrated by Heather Rose Legge-Click

This is the third in a series of children’s books that introduces young explorers ages 3 to 8 to...

Pre-K - 3rd

Our Friend Orion: Read Aloud

Read aloud of NASA's Our Friend Orion children's book.
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Our Friend Orion

Written by Lane Polak and Illustrated by Heather Rose Legge-Click
This is the second in a series of children’s books that introduces young explorers ages 3 to 8 to some of the unique elements needed for the Artemis missions to get to deep space and the Moon, like NASA’s Orion spacecraft and SLS (Space Launch System) rocket. Working together, the mighty SLS rocket and dependable Orion spacecraft will carry a crew of astronauts to deep space destinations. Once in space, Orion is designed to sustain the crew inside during space travel and provide safe re-entry for their return home.
Pre-K - 3rd
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A Sky That Sings

Written by Anita Sanchez and George Steele and Illustrated by Emily Mendoza
RIF Summer Camp: Reading Explorers Badge. Mia, a blind girl, guides her aunt on a bird-listening adventure, identifying birds by their unique songs and calls.
K - 5th
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Welcome to Our Playground

Written by Moira Butterfield and Illustrated by Harriet Lynas
RIF Summer Camp: Reading Explorers Badge. This engaging book explores how children around the world play, from games and toys to the places they gather and the words they use. It celebrates the many ways kids have fun across cultures, from playgrounds and fields to beaches and beyond.
2nd - 5th

Hooray for SLS: Activities

Use this variety of downloadable activities to support the book, Hooray for SLS. Click the link: https://www.nasa.gov/humans-in-space/space-launch-system/sls-public-out…

Hooray for SLS: Read Aloud

Read aloud of NASA's Hooray for SLS children's book.
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Hooray for SLS

Written by Lane Polak and Illustrated by Heather Rose Legge-Click
This book is the first in a series of children’s books that introduces young explorers ages 3 to 8 to some of the unique elements needed for the Artemis missions to get to deep space and the Moon, like NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket. The SLS mega rocket is special. It is designed to launch astronauts and heavy payloads from Earth, sailing across a cosmic sea to the Moon and beyond.
Pre-K - 3rd

The Sky Riders: Read Aloud Guide for Families

Use this Read Aloud Guide for Families before, during, and after reading the book, The Sky Riders, with your child.

The Sky Riders: Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading the book, The Sky Riders.

The Sky Riders: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge with the book, The Sky Riders.

The Sky Riders: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book, The Sky Riders.

The Sky Riders: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with The Sky Riders by Storytime.

The Sky Riders: Word Search

After reading The Sky Riders by Storytime, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning. Find and circle words across, down, and diagonally.
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The Sky Riders

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Michel Verdu
When a storm strikes, Sami and Ulanta go on a daring rescue mission...
2nd - 3rd
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I'm So Happy You're Here: A Celebration of Library Joy

Written by Mychal Threets and Illustrated by Lorraine Nam
Join Mychal Threets for a joyful tour of the library, a welcoming place full of stories, games, and activities where every child belongs.
Pre-K - 3rd

Ruthie: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge with the book, Ruthie.

Ruthie: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book, Ruthie.

The Compass of Life: Read Aloud Guide for Families

Use this Read Aloud Guide for Families before, during, and after reading the book, The Compass of Life, with your child.

The Compass of Life: Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading the book, The Compass of Life.

The Compass of Life: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge with the book, The Compass of Life.

No, I'm a...SHARK!: Word Search

After reading No, I'm a...SHARK! by Mike Henson, use this printable and interactive Word Search...

No, I'm a...SHARK!: Memory Match

After reading No, I'm a...SHARK! by Mike Henson, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help students...

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